LANEIGE White Dew Milky Cleanser

LANEIGE White Dew Milky Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Potassium cocoyl glycinate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“White Dew Milky Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~11–14%
Potassium cocoyl glycinateEffect: High~3.1–3.8%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~2.2–2.7%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.9–2.4%
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.25–0.4%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~11–14%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~2.2–2.7%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.9–2.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~4.8–5.9%est.
Saururus chinensis extractPlant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory propertiesMedium~0.7–1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~11–14%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Acrylates copolymer~4.8–5.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Potassium cocoyl glycinate~3.1–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Propanediol~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Coco-glucoside~2.2–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.9–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Titanium dioxide~1.5–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ci 77891~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Saururus chinensis extract~0.7–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties

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Raffinose~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Panthenol~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Trehalose~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Yeast extract~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

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Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Butylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Potassium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Polyquaternium-7~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Peg-14m~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Acrylates copolymer, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Propanediol, Coco-glucoside, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Saururus chinensis extract, Raffinose, Panthenol, Trehalose, Yeast extract, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Polyquaternium-7, Peg-14m, Glyceryl caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium benzoate, Parfum

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